Authorities investigating golf course vandalism

September 12, 2007

Authorities in Walworth County are investigating vandalism done to the May Acres Golf Course in Selby for the second time this summer. Walworth County Sheriff Duane Mohr said the damage occurred late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. The vandals drove a golf cart around the course, causing damage to one green. They also used a baseball bat to destroy six golf ball washers, Mohr said. The baseball bat was found at the scene. Damage is estimated at more than $500, Mohr said. The golf ball washers alone cost $90 each, he said. The golf course is no stranger to considerable damage. Earlier this summer, vandals damaged golf carts and the course, causing nearly $1,000 in damages. Mohr said the two cases don't appear to be related. Two people, one adult and one juvenile, were arrested in the earlier vandalism. They were convicted of the vandalism and ordered to make restitution. There are also suspects in the most recent vandalism. Mohr said a person witnessed two juveniles driving a golf cart in the area. There were also more clues at the scene, he said. So far, no arrests have been made, Mohr said. The Walworth County Sheriff's Office and the Selby Police Department are investigating. Reporter Emily Arthur-Richardt; (605) 622-2314, 1-800-925-4100 ext. 314; earthur@aberdeennews.com